CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM12 RUH

2012 Hyundai I30

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,238 mi
Last recorded96,238 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I3065,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 RUH
MakeHyundai
ModelI30
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,238 miles

ALL rear suspension componants are heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 96,068 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ALL rear suspension componants are heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 90,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,857 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken - tape repaired (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,850 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Mar 2021 66,845 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake low effort

oil level above maximum level

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,013 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + near limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil level above maximum

park brake only just met minimum effort

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,338 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 51,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,706 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I30?

Based on 1,479,391 MOT tests across 127,434 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
6,344
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
127,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,383
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,514
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,483
Full Hyundai I30 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM12 RUH is a 2012 Hyundai I30 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,383 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 RUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM12 RUH?

You can check the full history of SM12 RUH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM12 RUH registered?

SM12 RUH is a 2012 Hyundai I30, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is SM12 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 RUH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM12 RUH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM12 RUH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.